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nose
nose
/ˈnoʊz/
noun
(
)
The organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
(
olfactory organ
,
nose
)
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
He has a cold in the nose
he has a cold in the nose
(
)
A front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
(
nose
)
a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
The nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
(
)
The front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
(
nose
)
the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
He ducked under the nose of the gun
he ducked under the nose of the gun
A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
(
nose
,
nozzle
)
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
I need to attach a new nozzle to my hose to water my garden more efficiently
I need to attach a new nozzle to my hose to water my garden more efficiently
A natural skill
(
nose
)
a natural skill
He has a nose for good deals
he has a nose for good deals
The sense of smell (especially in animals)
(
nose
)
the sense of smell (especially in animals)
The hound has a good nose
the hound has a good nose
A symbol of inquisitiveness
(
nose
)
a symbol of inquisitiveness
Keep your nose out of it
keep your nose out of it
A small distance
(
nose
)
a small distance
My horse lost the race by a nose
my horse lost the race by a nose
verb
(
)
Advance the forward part of with caution
(
nose
)
advance the forward part of with caution
She nosed the car into the left lane
She nosed the car into the left lane
(
)
Search or inquire in a meddlesome way
(
horn in
,
intrude
,
nose
,
poke
,
pry
)
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
This guy is always nosing around the office
This guy is always nosing around the office
Defeat by a narrow margin
(
nose
)
defeat by a narrow margin
Rub noses
(
nose
,
nuzzle
)
rub noses
Push or move with the nose
(
nose
)
push or move with the nose
Catch the scent of; get wind of
(
nose
,
scent
,
wind
)
catch the scent of; get wind of
The dog nosed out the drugs
The dog nosed out the drugs
doorbell
doorbell
/ˈdɔrˌbɛl/
noun
(
)
A push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
(
buzzer
,
doorbell
,
bell
)
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
The doorbell rang just as we were about to sit down for dinner
The doorbell rang just as we were about to sit down for dinner
headquarters
headquarters
/ˈhɛdˌkɔrtɝz/
noun
(
)
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
(
central office
,
home base
,
home office
,
headquarters
,
main office
)
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Many companies have their headquarters in New York
many companies have their headquarters in New York
(
)
(military) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
(
HQ
,
military headquarters
,
headquarters
)
(military) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
The general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
(
)
(plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
(
headquarters
)
(plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
audiovisual aid
audiovisual aid
/ˌɔːdioʊˈvɪʒʊəl eɪd/
noun
Materials using sight or sound to present information
(
audiovisual
,
audiovisual aid
)
materials using sight or sound to present information
Language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals
language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals
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